2008 - Richebourg Grand Cru, Jean Grivot

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Richebourg |
Producer: Jean Grivot |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 May 11
The 2008 Richebourg is big, powerful and not surprisingly, rather shut down. Today the tannins are quite imposing, but there is enough richness in the fruit to get a sense of where this wine is headed over the coming years.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2033
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Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.